Senior Configuration & Data Controller

Provide leadership to ensure documented, controlled and auditable Configuration and Data Management processes and procedures are in place for all RSL programs.

A member of the Quality team supporting the procurement, assembly & test and delivery of quality compliant products and services.

To facilitate and support the identification, flow down and implementation of required customer, company and regulatory requirements.

To provide leadership for the CM department and support and drive development of people within the team., * Administer Configuration and Data Management to support company contracts in line with, RSL processes and practices, customer requirements and program security requirements.

• Monitor and control CM/ DM activities against plan to ensure customer requirements and targets are met within allocated budget and take corrective action as necessary.
• Management of people including performance management, development, coaching/mentoring & promotion of teamwork.
• Interface and communicate with program, functional areas and customers to support the goals of the business.
• Support external accreditation body, customer & internal audits.
• Ensure effective & timely closure of actions received from Audit NC's/internal 8D's/customer complaints. Defect investigation to identify and address root cause and implement corrective action.
• Ensuring integrity of products, materials and processes to satisfy business, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Generation, review and maintenance of Configuration and Data Management Plans as defined within the relevant program documentation (As required).
• Population and maintenance of the MRP & Manufacturing Management systems to support program requirements.
• Creation and maintenance of program baselines.
• Establish and chair the Configuration Control Board (CCB) in accordance with the Configuration Management Plan (CMP), the CCB Procedure and customer requirements.
• Release, verify and control program artifacts to support business requirements.
• Create and maintain various program reports and metrics relating to CM (Configuration Management) and DM (Data Management).
• Archive and maintain customer and RSL Hardware and Software artifacts in a suitable Data Management repository per program requirements.
• Create and conduct configuration audits to support program requirements as defined within the relevant CM and/or other program plans (as required).
• Support the use of the company life cycle management system.
• Provide input to business bids and proposals.
• Provide input to program budgets through the EAC process.
• Proactively identify and communicate process improvements and support company improvement initiatives.
• Promote continuous Improvement, through best practise, problem solving & education to prevent & resolve issues and remove non value add processes.

• Experience within Manufacturing and/or Quality / Engineering organization.
• Thorough understanding of configuration and data management processes and procedures.
• Experienced in people management, proven success in managing a team.
• Good level of customer knowledge (i.e. product & requirements).
• Conversant with requirements of AS9100

Desired

• Internal Auditor or training to AS9100.
• Professional Configuration management-based qualification.
• Knowledge of CCA manufacturing.

Desired

• CAM trained - Knowledgeable in Earned Value and EAC process., * People Management Experience, including coaching / mentoring / promotion of teamwork.
• Proactive and influential.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Knowledgeable in process improvement / problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to review, plan and deliver to customer requirements.
• Excellent communicator - written, verbal and listening skills.
• Competent use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Experience in creation of agenda / minutes and chairing meetings.
• Experience of working with multi discipline teams.
• Good presentation skills.

Desired

• Knowledge of ITAR, security restrictions and markings.

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world., Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon., Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.